This is going to be a tough week for anyone who feels favorably about Notre Dame Football. The coaches, the players, and most certainly the fans. Let’s be very clear and direct. The Ohio State loss was not just any run-of-the-mill loss. It’s going to hurt, it’s going to sting, and because of the way it happened, it’s going to linger.
In many ways one could argue Notre Dame’s staff must have their best week of coaching yet before heading to Duke.
At Night.
With them undefeated.
Gameday present.
Their side flying high while those in the Irish’s corner feel like they’ve been run over by a truck physically and emotionally. Everyone is drained. This is a tricky spot for Notre Dame for many reasons. How will they respond after last week’s heartbreak?
Let’s take a look at some confidences and concerns Notre Dame fans may have entering this game with their emotional tanks on empty.